Our Mental Health First Aid courses offer an insightful understanding of mental health, equipping you with a practical action plan to guide and support others, while also prioritising your own wellbeing.
We offer two mental health awareness courses:
- BHS Mental Health First Aid Foundations (4 hours)
- BHS Mental Health First Aider (2 days)
Our courses are suitable for all adults working within the equestrian industry and beyond, including:
- Freelance coaches and grooms
- Employees within riding schools or other businesses
- Trainee coaches
- Volunteers in equine
You do not need any previous knowledge of mental health to join in a course.
What do our coaches say about the courses?
“Absolutely fantastic! This course isn’t created to make us medical professionals, but to help people in everyday life that may be ‘struggling’ and just need support. I feel confident now that I can begin this conversation and guide where the next best steps may be to make them happier and healthier in everyday life.”
“…helped to equip me with the necessary tools to help manage situations related to mental health”
“Great course! Well balanced and interactive with engaging content”
Course delivery
Whichever course you choose, you’ll improve your knowledge in a relaxed and engaging online workshop environment; fostering open discussions led by an experienced trainer.
Provided by our trusted external training partner, SkillBase, each course includes a valuable resource pack: a workbook, manual, handy reference card, and an e-certificate.
All our courses align with the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) guidance on Mental Health Conditions, Work and The Workplace.
Option One: BHS Mental Health First Aid Foundations
You’ll cover
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• What is mental health?
• Common mental health problems
• Mental health as a spectrum
• Mental health alarm bells
• Stigma and discrimination
• Stress and pressure
• Stress alarm bells
• Wellness and recovery
• First Aid A.C.T© plan
• Reflection
Course duration
This is a four hour ‘live’ online and interactive workshop course. You will be in a group with others. Participation will include open discussions and smaller breakout sessions.
Course cost and CPD points
BHS Accredited Professional Coaches: £52.50 (you must include your membership number on booking).
General Admission: £70
This course provides 1 CPD point for BHS APCs.
Book your course
Read more about booking your course, including our terms and conditions here.
Course dates: BHS Mental Health First Aid Foundations 2025
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Option Two: BHS Mental Health First Aider
Packed with practical advice, this course will enable you to spot the signs of declining mental health. You'll learn a comprehensive action plan to appropriately offer help in both emergency and longer-term situations.
This detailed understanding is ideal for team leaders, supervisors, business owners, and independent freelancers
You’ll cover
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• What is mental health?
• Common mental health problems
• Mental health as a spectrum
• Mental health alarm bells
• Stigma and discrimination
• Mental health literacy
• Stress and pressure
• Helping wellbeing strategies
• Self-care
• Wellness and recovery
• First Aid A.C.T.I.O.N.S© plan
• Anxiety and alarm bells
• A.C.T.I.O.N.S© for anxiety
• Depression and alarm bells
• A.C.T.I.O.N.S© for depression
• Panic attacks and panic disorders
• Eating problems, phobias and O.C.D
• Reflection
• Case studies
• And more!
Course duration
This is a two day ‘live’ online and interactive workshop course. You will be in a group with others. Participation will include open discussions and smaller breakout sessions.
Each day is 9:30am-4:30 pm. Breaks will be factored into the course.
Course cost and CPD points
BHS Accredited Professional Coaches: £150 (you must include your membership number on booking).
General Admission: £250
This course provides 3 CPD points for BHS APCs.
Book your course
Read more about booking your course, including our terms and conditions here.
Course dates: BHS Mental Health First Aider
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Booking information
Search through our course dates and click on your preferred option to take you to our booking page.
All bookings close three working days before the course date. Please ensure you book well in advance of the date to avoid disappointment.
Please make yourself familiar with our booking Terms and Conditions, if you need to make changes to your booking you may be subject to an additional charge.
